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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.37, 18,349.98 and 3,468.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.37, 18,349.98 and 3,468.29 is: 5,202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.37 : 18,349.98 = 3,468.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.37/18,349.98 = 3,468.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.37x = 18,349.98 × 3,468.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.37x = 63,642,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,642,960.38/12,233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.41

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